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Somalia

Somalia. Presented by Jennifer Feece Sara Winninger-Lopez Sadia Humayoun Andrea Hanson. Geography. Located in Africa Borders Ethiopia and Kenya. Africa’s 18 th largest country Area of Texas 2 nd longest coast. Capital: Mogadishu. Tropical/Subtropical Climate. Wars and Takeovers.

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Somalia

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  1. Somalia Presented by Jennifer Feece Sara Winninger-Lopez Sadia Humayoun Andrea Hanson

  2. Geography Located in Africa Borders Ethiopia and Kenya Africa’s 18th largest country Area of Texas 2nd longest coast Capital: Mogadishu Tropical/Subtropical Climate

  3. Wars and Takeovers 1800: Omani East African Empire 1888: British Somaliland 1950: Italian Somaliland 1960: Independence 1969: Coup by Major General Mohammed Siad Barre 1990: Civil War 1992-1993: Famines Somalia is now without a government.

  4. Refugees in MN Estimates according to 2000 US Census: US: 22,000 MN: 13,000 Minneapolis/St. Paul: 10,800 Rochester: 1,100 2010 Census projections name Minneapolis/St. Paul as home to the most Somali refugees in the US Population: 60,000 Figures for US, MN, and Minneapolis courtesy of Minnesota Department of Human Rights Figure for Rochester courtesy of McGill Report

  5. Rochester Attracting Refugees Largest refugee surge in Rochester since Hmongs (1970s) US: Accepts more refugees than any other developed nation MN: Church charities, social services, stable job market Rochester: Money Magazine’s “Most Livable Cities”

  6. Values Somali values are similar to American values Independence, democracy, and egalitarianism Somalis see humor in situations and laugh at themselves Known for ability to adjust to new situations because they often go abroad for work and study Somalis deeply value family Loyalty is important

  7. Social Structure Belong to clans and sub-clans No government currently because of the war Dictatorship prior to the war Mostly polygamous households One fifth of families are monogamous Marriages are arranged by parents

  8. Gender Roles Women have more freedom than most Muslim women Must remain a virgin until marriage Female circumcision is performed on 98% of girls between the ages of 8 and 10

  9. Education Before the colonial era – Koranic schools After the colonial era – Western-style education After 1970 – education became compulsory Somali became the mandated language 1980s – less than 10% in secondary schools Currently – secondary education is important Civil War – destroyed most of Somalia’s educational institutions and many left the country

  10. Religion Sunni Muslims Islam is the principal faith

  11. Communication Official Language: Somali Other common languages: Arabic, English, and Italian Verbal communication is very important According to the US Department of State, 37.8% of the population is able to read and write.

  12. Religions Affect on Communication Islam is the most prevalent religion in Somalia Muslim teachings and principles merged into all areas of life Assalamu Alaikum, “peace be with you”, is the most common greeting in Somalia Islamic teachings also impact how Somalia’s people communicate with each other.

  13. Addressing Different People Between those of the same gender Hugs Handshakes Eye contact Close proximity Between those of different genders Avoid eye contact Last names rarely used Nicknames often used casually and in business First name or first three names commonly used

  14. Common Words in Somali Hello nabad miiya (na-bat MEE-ya) Good-bye nabad geylyo (na-bat GEL-yo) Thank You mahadsanid (ma-HAD-sa-nit) One kow (KO) Two laba (LA-ba) Three saddeh (SAD-ech)

  15. Somali Cuisine Halaal Customs: men are served first food eaten with fingers (right hand only) no cooking or eating on the streets meals are eaten sitting on the floor Alhamdu Lilaahi, gratitude to Allah (God)

  16. Somali Cuisine Most popular dishes: Muufo, a flat bread made from ground corn flour Cambuulo Mutton & goat meat Fahfah, stew Sambuuse Drinks: milk tea, coffee, and water

  17. Activities

  18. Book Resources “Somalia” Elma Schemenauer “Somalia” LeeAnne Gelletly “Somalia” Salome C. Nnoromele “Cultures of the World: Somalia” Hassif/Latig “Culture and Customs of Somalia” Mohamed Diriye Abdullahi

  19. Web Resources http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761554555/Somalia.html http://www.humanrights.state.mn.us/somali_culture.html http://www.cscmn.org/ http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/report/call/call_93-1_chp5.htm http://www.somaliculture.net/index.html http://www.intercultures.ca/cil-cai/intercultural_issues-en.asp?lvl=8&ISO=SO&SubjectID=2 http://www.everyculture.com/Sa-Th/Somalia.html

  20. Bibliography “Arabji.Com/Somalia.” Arabji.com. 2000. 18 Sept 2008 <http://www.arabji.com/Somalia>. “Every Culture.” Photo. 2008. 21 Sept 2008 <http://www.everyculture.com/images/ctc_04_img0997.jpg>. Gelletly, LeeAnne. Somalia. Broomall, PA: Mason Crest Publishers, 2004. McGill, Doug. “From Hell to Freezing Winters: Refugee Immigration to Rochester, Minnesota from 1970 to 2004.” 24 Jan 2004. 13 Sept 2008 <http://www.mcgillreport.org/Rochester%20Immigration.htm>. “Refugee Groups: Their History and Culture.” Lutheran Services of Georgia. 11 July 2007. 14 Sept 2008 <http://www.lsga.org/Programs/Refugee/Somalis.htm>. Somali Voices. DVD. Thoughts and feelings about Somalia by Somali people. OLOL Film Productions. “Somalia.” Open-Site: Free Internet Encyclopedia. 2008. 18 Sept 2008 <http://www.open-site.org>. Somalia. Schemenauer, Elma. The Child’s World, Inc. Minnesota. 2002 “Somalia - Communication Styles.” Centre for Intercultural Learning. 14 June 2006. 28 Sept 2008 <http://www.intercultures.ca/cil-cai/intercultural_issues-en.asp?lvl=8&ISO=SO&SubjectID=2>.“Somalia Facts and Figures.” Photo. 2008. 8 Sept 2008 <http://encarta.msn.com/fact_631504862/Somalia_Facts_and_Figures.html>. “The Country and People of Somalia.” Arab Countries. 17 June 2007. 18 Sept 2008 <http://www.hejleh.com/countries/somalia.html>. Understanding Somalia. Lewis, I.M. Haan Associates. London. 1993 United States. Minnesota Department of Human Rights. Somali History. 8 Sept 2008 <http://www.humanrights.state.mn.us/somali_history_facts.html>. United States. United States Census. 2010 Census Recruitment. 2008. 13 Sept 2008 <http://www.census.gov/procur/www/2010mediabuys/sow-kansas-city.pdf>. War Destroys, Peace Nurtures. Ford, Richard; Adam, Hussein; Adan Ismail, Edna. Red Sea Press. New Jersey. 2004 “Working to help refugees, stop starvation in Somalia.” Photo. 2008. 13 Sept 2008 <http://www.hiiraan.com/news2/2008/may/working_to_help_refugees_stop_starvation_in_somalia.aspx>.

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